Sermons on External Cleanness:

Crown Series

Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Mar 15, 2009

Dynamically interesting content! Summary of the period of the kings, w/ a special contrast of Saul, David, and Solomon. Wonderful visuals enhance a very helpful outline. Link inc. to formatted text, audio/video, PowerPoint.

Crown I Samuel 8 2 part sermon on Saul and David during the times of the Kings. Both parts are here: http://gbcdecatur.org/sermons/Crown.html Pt.1-Saul Israel decided they wanted to be a monarchy, not a theocracy. They wanted a king, not to be led by God. They wanted a visible leader. ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Harvest Series

Contributed by Matthew Kratz on May 12, 2022

A Faithful believer must have: 1) A Loving Spirit (Romans 1:11), 2) A Humble Spirit (Romans 1:12), 3) A Fruitful Spirit (Romans 1:13), 4) An Obedient Spirit (Romans 1:14), and finally 5) An Eager Spirit. (Romans 1:15)

Romans 1:11–15. 11 For I long to see you, that I may impart to you some spiritual gift to strengthen you— 12 that is, that we may be mutually encouraged by each other’s faith, both yours and mine. 13 I do not want you to be unaware, brothers, that I have often intended to come to you (but thus far ...read more

Scripture: Romans 1:11-15

Denomination: Other

The Enemy Within

Contributed by J.d. Tutell on Feb 28, 2011

When we set about to fulfill God's vision Satan will also attack us from within.

A preachers son graduated from high school and the preacher kept asking his son what he was going to do? Go to college or maybe go onto the service. He kept asking his son, but he just could not make up his mind! One day while his son was out, he decided to perform a simple test. He went into ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 6:8-14

Denomination: Baptist

The Law Exceeded

Contributed by Gordon Curley on Sep 21, 2015

Jesus and the Old Testament Law - PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request – email: gcurley@gcurley.info

SERMON OUTLINE: What do we mean by the Law? What was the attitude of Jesus to the Law? What should be my attitude to the Law? SERMON BODY: Ill: • Silly UK Laws Quiz - True or False. • PowerPoint slides available on request. • TRANSITION: The passage I have been asked to ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:17-47

Denomination: Brethren

Givers By Choice Series

Contributed by Glenn Pease on Apr 2, 2021

Giving is one of the key ways to produce encouragement. Givers create grateful hearts, and the world can never have too many grateful hearts.

Winston Churchill use to love to tell the story about the family who were having a picnic by the lake, and the little boy fell into the water by accident. The family did not see it, but a stranger passing by saw the boy slip under the water, and fully clothed, he leaped into the lake and rescued ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:10-20

Treasure In Heaven

Contributed by Alan Perkins on Apr 25, 2001

The way of wisdom is to seek after things which are eternal.

This morning, I’m going to tell you how to get rich. I’m going to tell you how to acquire wealth that makes Bill Gates’ fortune look like pocket change. Last week -- flood in Mozambique, a country on the Southeastern coast of Africa. Caused by a cyclone and three weeks of torrential rains. · ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:19-21

Denomination: Baptist

Speaking The Truth In Love Series

Contributed by Guy Caley on May 5, 2002

Paul’s conflict with Peter serves as a model for dealing with controversy. A look at both the source and soloution to conflict.

Introduction: Two men who lived in a small village got into a terrible dispute that they could not resolve. So they decided to talk to the town sage. The first man went to the sage’s home and told his version of what happened. When he finished, the sage said, "You’re absolutely right." The next ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 2:11-21, Galatians 2:11

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Promises And Prisoners Series

Contributed by Guy Caley on May 26, 2002

Paul makes it clear that faith and not the law has always been the key to God’s favor.

Introduction In the early 1930’s the US had a problem. Crime had run amok. The prohibition of alcohol in the 1920’s had given rise to pervasive organized crime. A frightened public demanded a response, and the government wanted to send a message to criminals. Their message was named Alcatraz. ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 3:15-25

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Busy About The Wrong Thing

Contributed by Curtis Kittrell on Oct 8, 2001

Given a man to keep, he had lost the man. And he had lost him because he was too busy to keep him. Evidently the servant considered that an excuse. Had he been idle, then indeed the loss of the man would have been an unpardonable offence.

Busy about the Wrong Thing I Kings 20:40 And as thy servant was busy here and there, he was gone. The text is part of a little parable, spoken by an unnamed prophet to King Ahab. I Kings 20:39 (KJV) And as the king passed by, he cried unto the king: and he said, Thy servant went out into the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 20:39-40

Denomination: Pentecostal

Rejoice! Philippians 4:4-7

Contributed by David Smith on Jan 4, 2007

Father Dave’s sermon on what it means to rejoice in the Lord always.

"Rejoice in the Lord always: again I will say, Rejoice. Let your forbearance be known unto all men. The Lord is at hand. In nothing be anxious; but in everything by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known unto God. And the peace of God, which passes all ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:4-7

Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

What A Contrast! Series

Contributed by Stephen Wright on Jun 3, 2007

Contrasts between the Old Testament and New

What a contrast! Col 2:17 which are a shadow of things to come, but the substance is of Christ. How much more shall the blood of Christ, who through the eternal Spirit offered Himself without spot to God, cleanse your conscience from dead works to serve the living God? Heb 9:14. I struggled ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 9:6-11

Denomination: Baptist

The Walk Of Confrontation Series

Contributed by Larry Thompson on Jul 4, 2003

Jesus always confronted religious actions that hindered the walk of a true believer. In our society we are called to walk in His example

THE FORWARD WALK– PART ONE “THE FORWARD WALK OF CONFRONTATION” MATTHEW 21:12-13; MATT. 23:4-34 - ©LARRY L. THOMPSON (2003) INTRODUCTION There are many images that come to mind when we think of Easter.  Easter Bunnies, Easter Baskets, Easter Eggs  Easter Holidays - Palm Sunday, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 21:12-13

Denomination: Baptist

The Donkey Ride

Contributed by C Vincent on Apr 5, 2010

Palm Sunday looking at how the donkey needed redeeming and why it was an important part of the Easter story

PP1 The Donkey Ride JCC Palm Sunday 28.03.10 am Mat 21:1-10 Now when they drew near Jerusalem, and came to Bethphage, at the Mount of Olives, then Jesus sent two disciples, saying to them, "Go into the village opposite you, and immediately you will find a donkey tied, and a colt with her. Loose ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 21:1-10

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Missing The Mark Series

Contributed by Dr. Jerry N. Watts on Dec 17, 2012

This message series inspired by Kyle Idleman's book, "Not a Fan."

“Missing the Mark” A Fan or a Follower - #4 of 5 Jerry Watts Matthew 23 (Note: This series is inspired by Kyle Idleman’s book – “Not a Fan”) * His name was Matt Emmons. In the 2004 Olympics, he was competing in the 50-meter three-position rifle event and was one ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 23:1-39

Denomination: Baptist

The God Of Hope

Contributed by Anthony Zibolski on Dec 27, 2012

Christmas in one word is hope. That hope is Jesus Christ.

The God of hope Luke 2:8-2:15 Introduction- This morning we are in the last Sunday before Christmas. Tomorrow, we celebrate Christmas Eve by a candlelight service. Then everyone prepares for the big day. If you had to describe Christmas with one word, what would it be? Take away ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:8-15

Denomination: Nazarene